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South Dakota/North Dakota Pipeline Safety Operator Training
Hilton Garden Inn, Sioux Falls, S.D.
March 15-17, 2011
Agenda, PDF (126 KB)
Updated 02/28/11
All times listed are Central Daylight.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
7-8 a.m.
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Registration
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GENERAL SESSIONS |
8 a.m.
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Welcome
Commissioner Chris Nelson, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
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Introduction of Attendees
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Staff
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8:30 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: ViaData LP; Heath Consultants Inc.; Infra Source; Performance Pipe; Flagshooter LLC; and Nelson Technologies Inc.
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9:30 a.m.
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Refreshment and Networking Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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9:45 a.m.
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State Manager Reports
Nathan Solem, Manager, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program
Bob Bachmeier, Manager, North Dakota Public Service Commission Pipeline Safety Program
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10:15 a.m.
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One Call Updates
Larry Janes, Executive Director, South Dakota One Call
Chad Olson, Director of Education and Public Relations, North Dakota One Call
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10:45 a.m.
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Association Update
Troy Styer, President, South Dakota Pipeline Association
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11:15 a.m.
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Where's Everyone Digging: Pipeline Activity in the Upper Great Plains
Doug Lee, P.E., Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson
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11:45 a.m.
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Lunch
On your own
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| CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
1 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
Federal Damage Prevention Update
Sam Hall, Program Manager, USDOT, PHMSA, Programs Development Group
Eclectic Track
1 p.m. - South Dakota Pipeline Administrative Rules
Kara Semmler, Staff Attorney, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program
1:30 p.m. - Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill Gas System Overview
Dave McElroy, Superintendent, Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill
DIMP Track
DIMP Mini Course
DeWitt Burdeaux, Pipeline Safety Specialist, U.S. Department of Transportation, PHMSA, Pipeline Safety Program, Training and Qualifications
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2:30 p.m.
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Networking and Refreshment Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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2:45 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
Damage Prevention Practice at Xcel Energy
Tim Mahedy, Damage Prevention Manager, Xcel Energy
Eclectic Track
WinDOT
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
DIMP Track
2:45 p.m. – MidAmerican Energy Co.'s Approach to Risk Prioritization
Dan Miller, Sr. Engineer, Gas Engineering, MidAmerican Energy Co.
3:15 p.m. – MidAmerican Energy Co.'s Experience with the DIMP Pilot Audit
Inspection: Process and Audit Results
Dan Miller, Sr. Engineer, Gas Engineering, MidAmerican Energy Co.
3:30 p.m. – Gas Piping Technology Committee DIMP Guidance
Marti Marek, GPTC Chair and Director of Engineering and Project Support Staff, Southwest Gas
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4 p.m.
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Damage Prevention Track
South Dakota Damage Prevention Improvement Process Update
Nathan Solem, S.D. Public Utilities Commission Pipeline Safety Program
Eclectic Track
Revised Incident Reports/New Distribution Annual Report
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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5:30 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase Hospitality Reception
Hosted by vendors; open to all training attendees. |
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
7:30 a.m.
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Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill Gas System Tour
Dave McElroy, Superintendent, Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill
Pre-registration required - Bus will depart from the Hilton Garden Inn
at 7:30 a.m. Tour at landfill begins at 8 a.m.
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8 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: Gas Training Specialties; ProSource Technologies Inc.; and GAS Products Sales Inc.
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8:30 a.m.
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State of the Art Cathodic Protection Practices and Equipment
Marty Iozzo, President, General Corrosion Corp.
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10 a.m.
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Refreshment and Networking Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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GENERAL SESSION |
10:15 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson; and Dresser Inc.
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10:35 a.m.
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Drug and Alcohol Program Mini Course
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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11:45 a.m.
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Lunch
On your own
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
1 p.m.
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Pipeline Failure Investigation Track
Investigation Process from Start to Finish
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
Eclectic Track
Gas Piping Technology Committee Guide Part 192
Marti Marek, GPTC Chair and Director of Engineering and Project Support Staff, Southwest Gas
Case Studies Track
Construction Issues
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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2:30 p.m.
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Networking and Refreshment Break
Hosted by MidAmerican Energy Co.
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
2:45 p.m.
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Pipeline Failure Investigation Track
Investigation Process from Start to Finish, continued
David Bull, Manager, ViaData LP
Eclectic Track
2:45 p.m. – Sewer Lateral Issue in Minnesota
Daniel J. Woehrle, Manager, Gas System Engineer, Xcel Energy
4 p.m. – Locating Sewer Laterals for Trenchless Installations
Ron Blum, Gas Superintendent, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
4:15 p.m. – Fire-safe Insulating Gaskets
Andrew Martin, GC Products
Case Studies Track
What's Wrong with This Picture?
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications |
Thursday, March 17, 2011
8 a.m.
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Exhibitor Feature Product Introductions
Presenters: Locators & Supplies Inc.; Ferguson;
Groebner & Associates Inc.; DeRossett Co.;
General Corrosion Corp.; GC Products Inc.;
and Mueller - Gas Products Division
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9:10 a.m.
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Networking and Refreshment Break
Hosted by NorthWestern Energy
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9:30 a.m.
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Control Room Management
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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10:30 a.m.
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Review of New & Upcoming Regulations
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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11:30 a.m.
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Question and Answer Session, Training Wrap-up
DeWitt Burdeaux, USDOT, PHMSA, Training and Qualifications
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| Noon |
Adjourn |
